Elliptic exposes $11B scam network via Huione Guarantee

Elliptic’s report reveals how the Huione Guarantee marketplace facilitated massive money laundering and cyber scams using Tether transactions. дальше »

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SlowMist Named 3 Key Causes of Crypto Theft

SlowMist's Q2 2024 report identifies private key mishandling, fake wallets, and honeypot scams as major threats to cryptocurrency security. The post SlowMist Named 3 Key Causes of Crypto Theft appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Belgium’s FSMA says crypto scams still account for 50% of fraud activity

Belgium’s financial regulator highlights in a recent report that crypto scams and fraudulent trading platforms still account for 50% of all fraud reports in the first half of 2024. Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) is intensifying efforts to… дальше »

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Shiba Inu Alert: Crucial Message Passed to SHIB Community

Сryptocurrency space no stranger to scams, and Shiba Inu team taking steps to protect its community дальше »

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Crypto-Sec: Phishing scammer goes after Hedera users, address poisoner gets $70K

This week’s news in cybersecurity from around the crypto space covers bug fixes, phishing scams, crypto exchange hacks and more.

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) Rival Issues Major Scam Alert: What Happened?

Floki Inu (FLOKI) warns of crypto scams, urging vigilance against fake token schemes дальше »

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$79.1 Billion Lost in Two Years to Deepfake Scams

Bitget Research's recent report highlights a significant rise in scams using deepfake technology, with a 245% increase in 2024 alone. Users have lost $79. 1 billion to deepfake-related cyberattacks since early 2022, with potential quarterly losses projected to reach $10 billion by 2025. дальше »

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Crypto industry lost $572.7m to hacks and scams in Q2

In the second quarter of 2024, a total of $572.7 million in crypto was lost across 72 incidents due to hacks and scams. Centralized finance platforms were the primary targets of these breaches.  These losses marks a 70.3% increase from… дальше »

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Bitget to Launch Social Campaign in Vietnam to Warn About Crypto Scams and Risks

Victoria, Seychelles, 28th June 2024, Chainwire

The post Bitget to Launch Social Campaign in Vietnam to Warn About Crypto Scams and Risks appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Huge Interpol operation exposes how prolific crypto scams really are

Almost 4,000 people were arrested worldwide in a recent sting — but we’re only scratching the surface when it comes to the problem of crypto scams. Interpol says it’s waging war on online scam networks — and has seized $257… дальше »

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Crypto losses from hacks and scams soared by 113% in Q2 2024 to reach $572M

Losses from scams and exploits increased in the second quarter as centralized exchanges lost millions, reversing a previous downtrend. дальше »

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BLAST token jumps 20% as fake airdrop scams flood X

BLAST, the native token of Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution Blast, surged 20% following its launch while a deluge of fake airdrop posts flooded X. BLAST debuted at $0.02 per token, giving it a fully diluted value (FDV) of $2 billion… дальше »

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Company scams clients of over $200k, authorities in the U.S. allegedly refuse to investigate

A group of companies created by a U. S. green card holder has been scamming people for years, but authorities have refused to investigate.   According to documents received by crypto. news, Dirk De Jager, a U. дальше »

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Master Of Scams: Metallica’s Hacked X Account Promotes Solana Token

Nearly a month after Caitlyn Jenner launched her JENNER token, the celebrity memecoin frenzy continues. This time, iconic heavy metal band Metallica joined the list of public figures involved with Solana tokens. дальше »

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Проект BEER обвинили в инсайдерской торговле

Мемкоин BEER обвалился на более чем 80% 13 июня 2024 года. Криптоэксперт под псевдонимом Wazz обвинил разработчиков в инсайдерской торговле.  The Solana shitcoin $BEER went down 80% a few days after listing on @Bybit_Official with insiders/team cashing out $15M+ The team/insiders controlled 50%+ of supply One of the biggest and more ellaborate meme scams I've […] дальше »

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Ethfinance Under Fire: Washington Watchdog Issues Fraud Alert

Washington state regulators are investigating Ethfinance, a crypto trading platform, after a local investor reported losing a staggering $310,000. The case raises red flags about potential crypto scams preying on unsuspecting victims through social media. дальше »

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Crypto hacks wiped out nearly $20b from industry, Crystal Intelligence estimates

While 2023 recorded the highest number of crypto thefts annually, 2022 remains the costliest year by value, with 199 incidents totaling nearly $42 billion, according to Crystal Intelligence. Crypto scams and hacks left the industry without nearly $19 billion worth… дальше »

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US government attempts to seize $200k in Tether that was part of pig-butchering crypto scam

The United States has started a forfeiture complaint to seize nearly $200,000 worth of USDT held on Binance linked to a $1.1 million pig-butchering scam. The funds in question are linked to two pig-butchering scams that defrauded an anonymous victim… дальше »

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AI is speeding up crypto website fraud and influencer scams

AI’s early integration into crypto presents opportunities for efficiency, as well as scams. Per an Elliptic report, AI is helping scammers speed up and increase their cyclical crypto scams. We’ve all heard of AI by now, and its many use… дальше »

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Be Warned, AI Crypto Scams Are on the Rise

A recent Elliptic report found five ways AI is being used to rob crypto users. дальше »

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U.S. Federal Trade Commission warns of crypto romance scams

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned the public of the rise in romance scams that often involve cryptocurrencies. In a Monday notice, the FTC advised Americans on how they can handle the situation if their online romantic… дальше »

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FTC warns of crypto romance scams in the US

If online love turns to the talk of coins, it's best to pause and ponder why they have joined, said the FTC. The post FTC warns of crypto romance scams in the US appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Warning! AST Mining, GDMining, KK Miner,Gem Miners and MAR Mining Join Long List of Cloud Mining Scams

Cloud mining and other crypto mining scams are some of the most prolific crypto fraud types operating today. New entries Tophash, X. CGMining. com, Sunminer. com GlobaleCrypto are only the most recent in a long list. дальше »

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AI used for crypto crimes on the rise, Elliptic warns

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to commit crimes in the crypto asset ecosystem, according to a new report from Elliptic. AI-crypto crimes The report noted that criminals increasingly relied on Generative AI to create deepfakes and other deceptive materials to promote crypto scams. дальше »

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Elon Musk crypto scams flood YouTube during SpaceX launch

AI-driven scammers hijacked YouTube channels during SpaceX's Starship launch to run a crypto-doubling scam. дальше »

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AI-driven crypto crime is only just beginning — Elliptic report

Elliptic’s 2024 report exposes how AI is increasingly used for sophisticated crypto crimes, from deepfake scams to state-sponsored cyberattacks, signaling that these threats are just beginning. дальше »

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Ripple CTO Sends Crucial Warning To Community – Here’s What It Is

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has sent a crucial warning to the community members in regards to a number of scams that have been proliferating. With the crypto market prices recovering once more, scammers are back in full force and they tend to hone in on a community as their target victims, warranting warnings such as […] дальше »

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The final chapter of the Cryptoqueen: murder, money, and misadventure?

Was Ruja Ignatova’s sudden disappearance in October 2017 an escape from law enforcement or something far more sinister? Read on. When it comes to crypto scams, few stories are as wild and mysterious as that of Ruja Ignatova. Known as… дальше »

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Crypto firms targeted in potential email vendor breach, warns Tether CEO

Tether's CEO warns of a compromised email service affecting crypto firms. CoinGecko confirms potential impact, urging caution against phishing scams. The post Crypto firms targeted in potential email vendor breach, warns Tether CEO appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Shiba Inu Team Member Shares Important Security Update With Community

Shiba Inu, due to its large community, has often been the target of scams due to the trust of the community in the project. As a result, the team has taken to routinely remind the community of multiple scams targeting them, and the latest has come from the admin, Da Vinci. New Token Scams Targets […] дальше »

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Analysts: Google ‘asleep at the wheel’ on crypto deepfake scams

A cybersecurity expert called out Google over inadequate preventive measures against crypto-targeted deepfakes involving Bitcoin and figures like Elon Musk.  дальше »

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Crypto sleuth calls out Floyd Mayweather over another token scam

ZachXBT, a popular blockchain investigator, accused Floyd Mayweather of being connected to several token scams. Mayweather has a history of involvement in token scams, from lawsuits to court settlements. дальше »

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Hong Kong Police crackdown on cryptocurrency scam involving counterfeit currency

Authorities in Hong Kong have flagged a surge in counterfeit banknotes brought into circulation via cryptocurrency scams. According to a local report, the Hong Kong police seized 3,396 fake notes between January and April 2024. The counterfeits amounted to a… дальше »

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Hong Kong Police Tackle Surge in Counterfeit Currency Linked to Crypto Frauds

Hong Kong police face a surge in counterfeit banknotes tied to crypto scams, seizing over 3,000 fake notes and tightening regulatory measures to protect the financial system. The post Hong Kong Police Tackle Surge in Counterfeit Currency Linked to Crypto Frauds appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Consensus 2024, CZ begins jail time, crypto scams abound | Weekly Recap

Today’s edition of the weekly recap: Industry leaders discuss crypto and U.S. regulations at Consensus 2024; Binance founder Changpeng Zhao begins his jail term; fraud schemes and rug pulls rock the industry; plus: a slew of venture capital activity.  дальше »

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Warning! Tophash, Sunminer, Bluesky Miner and GlobaleCrypto Join Long List of Cloud Mining Scams

Cloud mining and other crypto mining scams are some of the most prolific crypto fraud types operating today. New entries Tophash, X. CGMining. com, Sunminer. com GlobaleCrypto are only the most recent in a long list. дальше »

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Staying Safe on the Blockchain: A Guide to Crypto Scams

It is impossible to deny how much the crypto industry has grown in the last decade or so. Back in the early 2010s, few of us had heard of cryptocurrency and many who had were sceptical. Fast forward a few years and Bitcoin was crowned the top-performing asset of the decade, the SEC has approved […] The post Staying Safe on the Blockchain: A Guide to Crypto Scams appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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Iggy Azalea’s anti-scam plan and crypto losses from hacks decline by 12%: Finance Redefined

In a bold move to combat crypto scams, Iggy Azalea pledges to burn her own coins.

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This Week in Crypto: Argentina Explores Bitcoin, Shiba Inu Update, Meme Coin Scams, and Solana ETF

Argentina seeks Bitcoin adoption with El Salvador, Shiba Inu’s network update boosts efficiency, and Normie meme coin suffers a severe market crash. The post This Week in Crypto: Argentina Explores Bitcoin, Shiba Inu Update, Meme Coin Scams, and Solana ETF appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto losses from fraud and hacks declined 12% in May — Immunefi

The decline in crypto scams and frauds continued, with only $52 million lost in May compared to $59 million the previous year.

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Vitalik Buterin Issues Major Warning on 'Official' Crypto Scams

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin warns that in crypto industry, term 'official' often signals scam дальше »

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Swipe Right For Scams? Canadian Authorities Warn Of Rising Crypto Frauds On Dating Apps

As summer heats up, so does the activity of crypto scammers on Canadian dating apps and websites. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) has reported a troubling rise in romance and investment scams, also known as ‘pig butchering’ targeting individuals on dating platforms, involving sophisticated schemes that leverage cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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U.S. Treasury Describes NFTs as 'Highly Susceptible to Use in Fraud and Scams'

"The report determines that illicit actors can use NFTs to launder proceeds from predicate crimes," the Treasury said. дальше »

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Romance and crypto scams surge on Canadian dating apps

Canadian authorities warn against discussing cryptocurrency investments with online matches, advising that such conversations should be considered a red flag. дальше »

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‘Hacker’ identified in celebrity memecoin scams, says crypto sleuth Roxo

A person associated with Caitlyn Jenner’s JENNER coin launch rugged five other prominent figures, but not her, according to Roxo. дальше »

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Crypto exchanges launch anti-scam coalition in partnership with tech giants

Coinbase has formed a coalition with industry giants from across the tech sector to combine resources and expertise to tackle the growing issue of online fraud and financial schemes. The “Tech Against Scams” coalition includes industry giants like Match Group, Meta, Kraken, Ripple, Gemini, and the Global Anti-Scam Organization (GASO). дальше »

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Coinbase, Kraken, Others Form Coalition to Tackle 'Pig Butchering' Scams

The coalition also includes prominent crypto companies Ripple and Gemini, as well as Meta and Match Group, the parent company of dating apps Tinder and Hinge. дальше »

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Ведущие криптовалютные компании создали альянс для борьбы с криптомошенничеством

Криптовалютные биржи Coinbase, Kraken и Gemini, компании Ripple и Meta, а также Match Group — материнская компания Tinder и Hinge, — сформировали альянс Tech Against Scams для борьбы с криптомошенничеством. дальше »

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Linux Inventor Says He Doesn’t Believe in Crypto

Linus Torvalds has said that cryptocurrencies are simply "a great vehicle for scams" дальше »

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Binance develops algorithm to combat address poisoning scams

After the harrowing incident where a trader lost roughly $71 million in Wrapped Bitcoin, Binance researchers have developed an algorithm to fight against address poisoning attacks. The post Binance develops algorithm to combat address poisoning scams appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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